 The Bemidji Police Department has received a funding boost to help address sex trafficking and solicitation of minors for sex. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety has awarded the Bemidji Police Department a $47,000 grant to help in the investigation of those crimes. Look for a complete story on what this will mean to the Bemidji area next week on Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.